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Sassafras Tea

#7D614C

RGB 125, 97, 76 · HSL 26°, 24%, 39% · CMYK 0, 22, 39, 51

Sassafras Tea is #7D614C in HEX — rgb(125, 97, 76), hsl(26°, 24%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 39%, 51%).

Sassafras Tea pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 24%, 39%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#7D614C

RGB125, 97, 76

HSL26°, 24%, 39%

HSV26°, 39%, 49%

CMYK0, 22, 39, 51

Decimal8216908

CSS RGBrgb(125, 97, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 24%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sassafras Tea HDC-CL-13

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Brown SW2806

ΔE 1.6 · #7F614A

Kilz

Leather Saddle LD110-02

ΔE 2.1 · #7C644E

Benjamin Moore

Coconut 1029

ΔE 2.2 · #785F4C

Valspar

Mona's Mane 3002-9A

ΔE 2.3 · #836652

Hallman-Lindsay

Hickory Nut historic-hickory-nut

ΔE 2.4 · #78614C

PPG

Fig Branches 1085-7

ΔE 2.4 · #7A634D

Dulux

Nomad S10D7

ΔE 2.6 · #83624F

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 2.7 · #755C48

Dunn-Edwards

Old Boot DE6133

ΔE 2.9 · #7C644B

Vista Paint

Hickory Nut C-1453

ΔE 3.6 · #75604C

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 6.4 · #7B584C

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 7.5 · #726454

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 7.8 · #675544

IKEA

IKEA162 162

ΔE 9.5 · #7F6F63

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 10.3 · #7D5436

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#7D614C

#4C677B

Analogous

#7B4C4F

#7D614C

#7B784C

Triadic

#7D614C

#4C7B60

#604C7B

Split-Complementary

#7D614C

#4C7B78

#4C4F7B

Tetradic

#7D614C

#4F7B4C

#4C677B

#784C7B

Monochromatic

#1C1611

#4C3B2F

#7D614C

#A6866E

#C3AD9D

Rectangle

#7D614C

#677B4C

#4C677B

#604C7B

Compound

#7D614C

#7B784C

#4C677B

#4C4F7B

Variations

Lighter

#A07F65

#B59F8F

#D2C7BF

Darker

#644D3C

#453528

#291F17

Saturation

#6B625C

#7B604C

#A15B26

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.70:1

vs Black

3.69:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#7D614C

#706A4C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7D614C

#66664F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7D614C

#7D5F62

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sassafras Tea reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#9D7554

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#7D614C

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#8A7A78

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3F576A

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #7D614C;

CSS — background

background-color: #7D614C;

CSS Variable

--color-sassafras-tea: #7D614C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sassafras-tea': '#7D614C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7D614C] text-[#7D614C]

SCSS

$sassafras-tea: #7D614C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7D614C?

#7D614C is Sassafras Tea, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #7D614C warm or cool?

Sassafras Tea reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sassafras Tea?

Sassafras Tea works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Sassafras Tea?

Sassafras Tea pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Sassafras Tea?

You can download Sassafras Tea on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Sassafras Tea?

The hex code is #7D614C. In RGB it's 125, 97, 76, and in HSL it's 26°, 24%, 39%.

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